1. Why does Jake want Frank to answer people's questions about the incident with Emil instead of answering himself?
(a) Because he still does not feel well.
(b) Because he is so shaken by the incident that he does not know what to say.
(c) Because he cannot stop crying.
(d) Because he is worried he will stutter.

2. When Father Peter tells Nathan the reasons for the townspeople's negative feelings about Ruth's role as the minister's wife, what three reasons does he give?
(a) Ruth smokes, drinks, and shuns the activities of the Women's Society of Christian Service.
(b) Ruth smokes, swears, and wears short skirts to church services.
(c) Ruth drinks, swears, and does not make weekly visits to the different families' homes.
(d) Ruth frequently skips church, does not invite families to her home, and does not provide donuts after church services.

3. What gossip do Frank and Jake hear that causes them to run and seek Gus' advice for what they should do about it?
(a) They hear townspeople talking about Karl's homosexuality.
(b) They hear townspeople talking about Nathan's affair with Edna Sweeney.
(c) They hear townspeople talking about Ruth's affair with Emil.
(d) They hear townspeople talking about Karl's twin brother.

4. What advice does Gus give to Frank and Jake when they ask for his help?
(a) Gus tells them to forget about it and focus on Ariel's funeral.
(b) Gus tells them to tell the whole story to Nathan.
(c) Gus tells them to make a list of the gossipers and he will take care of them later.
(d) Gus tells them to slash Officer Doyle's tires.

5. What reason do Julia and Axel give for cutting themselves off from the Drums as of late?
(a) Their lawyer advised them not to speak to anyone.
(b) They have been out of town researching colleges for Karl.
(c) Julia has had enough of Ruth's attitude.
(d) Their focus has been on protecting Karl and helping him through his grief.